From Private

To Bus Boy

Disclaimer: Since I rarely write about Roy, I thought this would be something to try with him. I was even gonna have it to where he, Oliver, and Thea are all at the same age but I decided against that. Of course I could still do something like that for the future.

Summary: A help wanted sign leads to Private First Class Roy Harper finding a new path for his life after the Army.

Private First Class Roy Harper took a deep breath as he stared at the sign that read 'Verdant' on it, a club in the Glades that had risen to a great amount of popularity in the time he'd been with the US Army. Something he'd done shortly after his 18th birthday and finding himself in a world of trouble only to get an opportunity to do more with his life instead of getting into more trouble and going to jail. Or worse, to a grave. His time in the Army had given him a purpose and he flourished, eventually rising to the rank of Private First Class and if it hadn't of been for an injury that saw him lose his left leg, he would still be in the Army and more then likely advancing to the next rank. Come on, Harper, you've been in more combat situations then you can count. This is nothing.

Taking another deep breath, Roy began to walk inside with a slight limp as he was still not used to the new cybernetic leg he'd been given courtesy of STAR Labs after they learned of what happened to him. Citing that they were looking to help those like him who had lost a limb and it being at no cost to him. Something he wasn't abuot to say no too! Once inside, he quickly took notice of everything around him, seeing what was most likely employees getting ready for the night that was approaching. And even wondering to himself about why gear pieces were part of the club's décor. "I'm sorry, but we're not open right now." Came a female voice that instantly had him turning his head to the source of it.

And freezing up instantly at the sight of a long and slightly curly haired Brunette girl. One who, in his opinion, was absolutely beautiful. The girl waited for him to speak but when she saw that he wasn't going too, she began to snap her fingers in his face and even talked to him. "Um, hello! Anybody in there!?"

Her actions caused him to snap out of his daze and straighten up, even saluting as well much to her surprise. "Ma'am! Sorry for the freeze up! Won't happen again!"

She raised her eyebrows at him before pressing forward. "Right, I'll keep that in mind." She replied a bit dryly while admitting to herself that he was rather cute.

"Anyway, we're not open just yet, Mister uhh?"

"Ma'am, Private First Class Roy Harper." Introduced Roy.

"Oh ho, and this girl had been wondering if you were just running around in a uniform for the Hell of it."

My oh my how she liked a man in uniform! "No Ma'am, wanted to put my best foot forward while job hunting." He replied seriously while still standing straight.

The girl raised her eyebrows at him again. "You're here for the Bus Boy position?"

As surely the hunk could find something better then a position like that! Especially after serving for their Country! "Affirmative. Tried my hand at other locations but they all felt I was too over qualified or not suited." Roy replied with a hint of irritation to his voice that the girl instantly picked up on.

"Of course they would, doesn't matter if you served and fought for this Country." Came the dry response as this hadn't been the first time she'd seen something like this happen.

Heck, a few of her staff were former members of their Military as it is. Roy said nothing but he got the feeling she sympathized with him. "You a quick learner then I take it, Private Harper?" The girl asked him with a smile while eying him up again.

Something he took notice of and swallowed in a slightly nervous fashion. "Ma'am, yes Ma'am!"

Chuckling, she spoke again. "At ease, Private. This is just a club."

Her apparent teasing nature and friendliness appealed to Roy and thanks to his time in the Army, he could tell it was all genuine too. Even beginning to relax after she had basically given him an order. "Sorry, been in the Army since I was 18 so its a little hard to relax at times."

Especially when job hunting for that matter! The girl nodded in understanding of that given her past experiences. "Well, Private Harper, why don't you step into my office and we'll talk some more about your new job position here."

A smile came his way as she saw his floored expression. "Um… What?"

"I'm Thea Queen, and the owner of this club." Informed the girl who is considered to be the Princess of Starling by the Media with a bright and easy going smile on her face.

Said smile remained on her face as she gently guided him to her office, easily taking notice of his limp but knowing better then to ask. Figuring it was likely an injury he gained while serving for the Army. Roy would get the job and even occasionally act as another bouncer if it was needed. But that wasn't the only thing that would happen as he and Thea would find themselves being drawn to one another and eventually, became a couple. Even if some didn't exactly approve cause he wasn't some high society type but Thea didn't give one single damn. Nor did her family once they got to really know Roy.

Author's Notes: Hope folks liked!